Thanksgiving will be here in a couple of weeks, so let's get into some fall cocktails! Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of whipping up a few fall cocktails on the Steve Harvey Show. Each of the cocktails included one key ingredient: maple. Now, if you're not a fan of maple, you can always substitute with honey.

Attention: If you're a rum drinker in the summer, keep it going! There is a major misconception that rum is only a liquor to be enjoyed during the summertime. That's not true! With my Maple and Sage cocktail, I've paired the Bacardi with Pedro Ximenez Hidalgo and maple syrup. Rum in the fall is a win, trust me!

The next cocktail is completely different than probably any cocktail you've tasted before. For one, it has hints of pistachio in it by way of Dumante Pistachio liqueur. And for icing on the cake, I've added mascarpone cheese to it!

The last cocktail that I made on the show was my Caramel Coffee. It's getting colder outside and we need warm cocktails to heat us up! Done. The Caramel Coffee cocktail has 79 Gold which has caramel and maple flavors. Don't forget to add a rosemary garnish - and slap it a little (MUST WATCH TV: Steve and the rosemary have a moment and it's epic!).

Before I leave, there's one more cocktail that you must add to the mix this fall and it's the Masquerade. This isn't a maple cocktail, so I didn't make it on the Steve Harvey Show, but it's delicious and you should give it a try. The Masquerade is made with two types of rum and topped with whipped coconut.

Okay folks, you're officially equipped and ready to seize fall! Give these recipes a try and message me on Twitter or Facebook! And you can watch the my full Steve Harvey Show maple cocktail segment here.

I know, I know—it’s been a while! This spring and summer have been crazy busy and full of amazing stuff; namely, I married the love of my life, John. Our wedding day was the best day ever.

John and I planned our wedding in under six months. Yes, you read that right! We didn’t want to deal with a long and drawn-out engagement, so we set the earliest date possible and jumped right into the planning process. I learned a lot from planning our wedding and I’d like to share my newfound wisdom with you brides-to-be!

1. Don’t try to do it all. John and I didn’t worry about any of the things that everyone says you "have to" include. We kept the focus on us and included the details that made the two of us happy. That focus eased our planning process and made it more enjoyable for us to do together.

2. Create a timeline and share it with everyone on your wedding team. A timeline helped us communicate the step-by-step details of our big day and the days leading up to it. Because of our detailed timeline, everyone understood our game plan and knew their roles and responsibilities. Basically, the timeline helped everyone in our wedding group to be on the same page.

Speaking of our group of people, we couldn’t have pulled the day off without the help of many. Montesaro’s was the perfect space for us and their staff did such a great job. Especially Maria Montesaro, who gave us many helpful suggestions and made the planning process easy. A special thank you to my bridesman, Kyle. He handled all of his duties like a pro and even reminded the groom that he wasn’t allowed to be tenser than the bride…and I was cool as a cucumber!

3. Expect at least one thing to go wrong. Now that I think about it, this was probably the best piece of advice that we received. We kept the vibe of our wedding very chill. But it was helpful to know that things out of our control could happen and that it would be okay if they did.

4. Make your wedding, YOUR wedding. John and I have a fun tradition of going on 50’s-style dates like mini golfing and a milkshake afterward. So, we decided to incorporate that into our wedding. On our big day, we went to the Bunny Hutch and took a few wedding photos on-site. Those shots are some of our favorites because they aren’t cookie-cutter photos, they reflect our unique personalities, and they represent our special relationship.

So, what’s next? Well, I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined the awesome team at Loews Chicago Hotel. If you haven’t made it over to visit us yet, you have to change that—STAT! Stop in for a drink and say hello.

Also, Sub Rosa is alive and thriving! We recently had a vintage Spanish-inspired Sub Rosa event that you can read all about on the Kissing Booth Blog.

We’re planning a couple more for the year and you can get all of those details as they become available by following me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

By now, I’m pretty sure you’re aware that March is Women’s History Month. Just in case this is news to you, go ahead and search #WomensHistoryMonth or #InternationalWomensDay and you’ll discover a slew of women who are doing some amazing stuff. Today, however, I want to highlight a few women who are pioneering the liquor industry.

It’s no secret that the world of bartending/mixology/spirits is a largely male-dominated one. However, many would be surprised to learn that there are lots of women who are leading the pack and their contributions are slowly reshaping the face of our industry. So, in honor of Women’s History Month, I’d like to salute a few women who have made their mark in the world of libations.

Ada "Coley" ColemanAda “Coley” Coleman is one of the pioneering female bartenders. Coleman was the head bartender at the American Bar in the Savoy and served libations to the likes of Mark Twain and the Prince of Whales. Coleman is widely recognized as being the creator of the Hanky Panky cocktail. More about Coleman.

Whiskey-lovingWomenI’m a proud card-carrying member of the whiskey appreciation club and I love that there has been a surge of women joining us. According to Fred Minnick, author of Whiskey Women, women represent 37% of whiskey drinkers in the U.S. NPR recently did a great piece on women and whiskey. Read the full article here.

Alba HuertaThe cocktail renaissance is alive and well in Houston and Alba Huerta is at the forefront. Her cocktail bar, Julep is a bourbon-lovers paradise topped off with Southern charm. In her recent Eater interview, Huerta shares her insights gained from her 20-year long career. She also discusses her point of view on being a female bartender. Read the full article here.

Shatbhi BasuNoted as the first female bartender in India, Shatbhi Basu has paved the way for women across the country. It’s amazing to think that it’s only been eight years since the courts overturned an archaic law banning women from becoming bartenders in India. Basu is literally building the foundation for women to build sustainable careers in bartending in India. Talk about being an innovator. More about Basu.

Ylva BinderI had the pleasure of meeting Ylva Binder last year during the Pink Your Drink competition in NYC. Binder is one of the few women who produces liquor. As the founder of Rhuby Liqueur, Binder has developed a unique rhubarb liqueur that not only tastes good, but does good. Since its inception, Rhuby has been a major support of breast cancer awareness around the globe. To learn more about Binder and Pink Your Drink, visit Rhuby's site.

Do you know of any libation ladies who you'd like to recognize? If so, tweet me @LPLibations #LibationLadies.

It's always great hanging with the Steve Harvey Show team! This time, we're talking love potions. That's right! I've crafted several cocktails that have the natural components you'll need to get it going in the bedroom. These cocktails are easy to make, so give them a try at home. And don't forget to send me your cocktail questions @LPLibations #LPLovePotions.

Directions: Shake all ingredients together and strain in snifter, garnish with a sprig of thyme and ginger.

KEY LOVE POTION INGREDIENT: Mead - In Medieval Times they drank mead to promote sexual desire. In ancient Persia couples would drink mead for the first month after they were married to promote a happy marriage (the honey month, aka honeymoon). Scientifically it is rich in vitamin B, which promotes testosterone production and Boron which promotes estrogen.

Directions: Shake all of the above in a shaker, strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Float 3/4 oz of tomato juice on top and garnish with a sprig of sweet basil.

KEY LOVE POTION INGREDIENT: Watermelon - Have you always wondered what Beyonce was singing about? Watermelon is often called “natural Viagra.” Watermelons contain an amino acid called citrulline which aids blood vessel dialation and thus heightens sexual pleasure. It can also be used for treating ED naturally.

KEY LOVE POTION INGREDIENT: Sweet Basil - For centuries, people said that basil stimulated the sex drive and boosted fertility as well as producing a general sense of well being. The scent of basil was said to drive men wild -- so much so that women would dust their breasts with dried and powdered basil.

Directions: Shake all ingredients together, strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a rose petal.

KEY LOVE POTION INGREDIENT: Strega - The legend is that witches from Benevento, Italy gathered at night around a magical walnut and that they created a magig potion that united forever couples that drank it.

KEY LOVE POTION INGREDIENT: Coconut Cream - Arginine is an amino acid found in coconut milk. It forms nitric oxide in the body, which increases blood flow to the genitals. Arginine, when combined with other supplements, is said to enhance sexual desire in women.